Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with E
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expose
vTo show something that is usually hidden or covered.
exposed
adjnot covered or hidden; visible or able to be seen.
exposition
nA comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
expository
adjIntended to explain or describe something.
expostulate
vto express strong disagreement or disapproval, often by arguing or reasoning earnestly with someone.
exposure
nthe state of being in a place or situation where there is no protection from something harmful or unpleasant
expound
vto explain something by talking about it in detail
express
vto show or make known a feeling, thought, etc. by words, looks, or actions
expressed
adj(of a feeling or opinion) shown or communicated clearly.
expression
nThe act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by words, actions, or art
expressionism
nA style and movement in art, music, and literature in which the artist seeks to express emotional experience rather than impressions of the external world.
expressionist
adjRelating to a style of art, music, or drama in which the artist seeks to express emotional experience rather than impressions of the external world.
expressionistic
adjRelating to or characteristic of Expressionism, a style in art, music, or literature that seeks to express emotional experience rather than impressions of the external world.
expressionless
adj(of a person's face or voice) showing no emotion or feeling.
expressionlessly
advIn a way that shows no emotion or feeling on one's face or in one's voice.
expressive
adjFull of meaning, feeling, or expression; effectively conveying thought or feeling.
expressively
advIn a manner that effectively conveys thought, feeling, or meaning.
expressiveness
nThe quality of effectively conveying thought, feeling, or meaning.
expressivity
nThe quality of effectively conveying thought, feeling, or meaning.
expressly
advin a clear and definite way; explicitly.
expressway
nA wide road in a city or between cities, on which vehicles can travel fast for long distances, with a limited number of entry and exit points.
expropriate
v(especially of the state) to take (property) from its owner for public use or benefit, typically without compensation.
expropriated
v(of the state or an authority) to take (property) from its owner for public use or benefit.
expropriation
nthe act of taking away money or property, especially for public use without payment
expulsion
nThe act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a country, or an organization.
expunge
vTo remove or erase something completely, especially from a document or record.
expurgate
vTo remove parts of a piece of writing that are considered offensive, immoral, or unsuitable.
exquisite
adjExtremely beautiful, delicate, or carefully made.
exquisitely
advin a manner that is extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made
extant
adjstill in existence; surviving.
extemporaneous
adjspoken or done without preparation or practice; improvised.
extemporaneously
advspoken or done without preparation or practice; impromptu
extemporize
vto speak or perform without preparation or rehearsal; to improvise.
extend
vTo make something longer or larger in space or time.
extendable
adjCapable of being extended or stretched out.
extended
adjMade longer or larger in space or time.
extended-cab
nA type of pickup truck with a larger cabin than a standard model, typically featuring small, rear-hinged doors behind the main doors and extra interior space behind the front seats.
extended-family
na family group that includes not only parents and children but also other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, often living in close proximity or having a close relationship.
extended-stay
adjrelating to or designed for a period of accommodation that is longer than a typical short-term hotel visit, often involving apartment-like amenities.
extender
nA device or substance that makes something longer or larger.
extensible
adjCapable of being extended or stretched.
extension
nThe act of making something longer or larger; the process of becoming longer or larger.
extensional
adjrelating to or characterized by extension, especially the range of things a term applies to, as opposed to its meaning.
extensive
adjcovering a large area; great in amount or scale.
extensively
advIn a way that covers a large area or has a great range.
extensiveness
nthe quality or state of covering a large area or having a wide scope or range.
extensor
na muscle that extends or straightens a limb or part of the body.
extent
nthe area covered by something; the size or scale of something
extenuate
vto make (an offense, fault, etc.) seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation.
extenuating
adjMaking a fault or offense seem less serious by providing reasons or excuses.
exterior
adjforming, situated on, or relating to the outside of something
exterior-grade
adjOf a quality suitable for use or exposure on the outside of a structure, especially able to withstand weather.
exteriority
nthe quality or state of being exterior or external; outwardness.
exterminate
vto destroy or kill a large group of people, animals, or other living things completely.
exterminating
verb (present participle)Killing or destroying something completely, especially a group of living things.
extermination
nThe act of killing all the members of a group of people or animals.
exterminator
na person or company whose job is to kill insects or animals that are considered pests.
external
adjRelating to, located on, or coming from the outside.
externality
nAn effect of an industrial or commercial activity which affects other parties without this being reflected in market prices, such as the pollution caused by a factory.
externalization
nThe action of making something external or objective; the process of giving external existence or form to an idea, concept, or feeling.
externalize
vto express feelings, especially problems, so that they can be seen and dealt with
externalized
vTo give external existence or concrete form to something internal, such as a thought, feeling, or concept.
externalizing
vMaking an internal feeling, thought, or problem into an external, observable fact or issue.
externally
advin a way that relates to the outside or outer part of something; from the outside.
extinct
adj(of a type of plant, animal, etc.) no longer in existence
extinction
nThe process of a particular type of animal or plant stopping existing.
extinguish
vTo cause a fire or light to stop burning or shining.
extinguished
adjCompletely put out; having ceased to burn or shine.
extinguisher
nA portable metal container from which water or chemicals are forced by pressure to put out a small fire.
extirpate
vto destroy or remove something completely, especially a group of people, a type of animal or plant, or an idea.
extirpation
nThe act of destroying or getting rid of something completely, such as a disease, a problem, or a group of people.
extol
vto praise someone or something very highly
extort
vTo obtain something, especially money, from someone by using force or threats.
extortion
nThe crime of getting money or information from someone by using force or threats.
extortionate
adj(of a price, demand, etc.) much too high; exorbitant.
extortionist
nA person who obtains money or property from someone by using force or threats.
extra
adjMore than is usual or necessary; additional.
extra-constitutional
adjNot in accordance with or authorized by a country's constitution.
extra-firm
adjHaving a very solid, hard, or unyielding texture or structure; more firm than usual.
extra-large
adjlarger than the usual or standard size
extra-legal
adjOutside or beyond the authority of the law; not regulated or sanctioned by law.
extra-long
adjLonger than usual or standard; of an extended length.
extra-parliamentary
adjRelating to or involving activities that take place outside of or independently from a parliament or its established procedures.
extra-regional
adjRelating to or involving areas outside a specific region.
extra-special
adjExceptionally good, unusual, or important; beyond what is ordinary or special.
extra-thick
adjThicker than usual or than the standard size.
extra-vehicular
adjRelating to or occurring outside a vehicle, especially a spacecraft.
extra-virgin
adj(of olive oil) of the highest quality, made from the first pressing of olives without the use of heat or chemicals.
extra-wide
adjBeing wider than the standard or usual width.
extracellular
adjLocated or occurring outside a cell or cells.
extract
vto remove or take out something, especially by effort or force
extractable
adjCapable of being extracted or removed.
extracted
v(past tense and past participle of extract) To have removed or taken out something, especially with effort or by a particular process.
extraction
nthe act or process of removing or obtaining something, especially by effort or force
extractive
adjRelating to or involving the extraction of materials, especially natural resources, from the earth.
extractor
na machine or device used to remove something, especially by pulling it out or forcing it out.
extracurricular
adj(of an activity or subject) not falling within the scope of the regular school or college curriculum.
extradiegetic
adjExisting outside or beyond the narrative world of a story, such as a narrator's commentary or a film's musical score that is not heard by the characters.
extradite
vto officially send someone accused of a crime to another country or state for trial.
extradition
nThe official process of sending someone who is accused or found guilty of a crime to another country where they are wanted, so that they can be put on trial or punished there.
extragalactic
adjLocated, originating, or happening outside of our own galaxy, the Milky Way.
extrajudicial
adjdone or existing outside the normal legal system or process, especially without legal authority.
extralinguistic
adjRelating to or involving factors outside of language itself.
extramarital
adjrelating to or involving sexual activity between a married person and someone who is not their spouse.
extramural
adjinvolving activities at more than one school, college, or university
extramusical
adjRelating to or involving factors outside of music itself, such as social, cultural, or biographical contexts.
extraneous
adjComing from outside; not belonging to or directly connected with the subject or matter at hand.
extranet
nA private computer network that allows controlled access to specific external users, such as business partners or customers, using internet technology.
extraordinarily
advIn a very unusual or remarkable way; to a very great degree.
extraordinary
adjVery unusual or remarkable.
extrapolate
vto estimate or conclude something by extending or projecting known information or data.
extrapolation
nThe process of estimating something unknown based on known facts or observations.
extrasensory
adjrelating to perception or abilities that are beyond the normal five senses, such as telepathy or clairvoyance.
extrasolar
adjexisting or originating outside the solar system.
extraterrestrial
adjoriginating, existing, or occurring outside the earth or its atmosphere.
extraterritorial
adjrelating to or valid outside the territory of a particular country, especially a country's laws or jurisdiction.
extraterritoriality
nthe state of being exempt from the jurisdiction of local law, usually as a result of diplomatic or international agreement.
extratextual
adjRelating to or derived from something outside the text itself.
extravagance
nthe act or habit of spending more money than you can afford or than is necessary
extravagant
adjspending or using a lot more money or resources than is necessary or reasonable